Oil On Canvas Depicting Saint Gertrude, 16th Century

Oil on canvas depicting Saint Gertrude, 16th century. A rare and moving religious painting of Saint Gertrude, identified by the ancient inscription S. GETRYDA visible in the lower part of the canvas. The saint is depicted in a reclining bust, dressed in a black monastic habit, her gaze turned towards heaven in an attitude of contemplation and devotion. She presents the Sacred Heart on her breast, a symbol of her mystical piety. In the upper left, three cherubs support a radiant monstrance, bathed in light, reinforcing the spiritual and Eucharistic dimension of the composition. The attributes placed on the table (book, crosier) recall her spiritual role and erudition. The composition, beautifully balanced, is distinguished by the gentleness of the faces, the depth of the chiaroscuro, and a warm palette dominated by brown, ochre, and gold tones, characteristic of late Renaissance religious painting. Oil on relined canvas, presented in an antique, canted wooden frame, likely contemporary or slightly later, elegantly highlighting the work. Dimensions: Height: 118 cm Width: 103 cm Condition: Good overall condition considering its age. Visible restorations and old wear, consistent with a 16th-century work, without detracting from the legibility or expressive power of the scene. A work of great presence, rare in its subject and size, ideal for collectors of Old Master paintings, enthusiasts of religious iconography, or those seeking distinctive decorative pieces.